U.S. added just 73,000 jobs in July and numbers for prior months were revised much lower … Nonfarm payroll growth was slower than expected in July and the unemployment rate ticked higher, raising potential trouble signs for the U.S. labor market as President Donald Trump ramps up tariffs.

EXCLUSIVE: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's Longtime Associate, Is Moved From Florida to a Prison in Texas  —  The quiet transfer comes as her attorneys are seeking for her to receive a pardon or commutation from President Trump in exchange for her cooperation in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Addresses Operations Following Loss of Federal Funding  —  The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) announced today that it will begin an orderly wind-down of its operations following the passage of a federal rescissions package and the release …

The FBI Redacted Trump's Name in the Epstein Files  —  The bureau's FOIA team tasked with conducting a final review of the records blacked out the names before higher-ups said last month that releasing the documents ‘would not be appropriate or warranted.’ … ‘The most transparent administration in history’

Trump Boosts Tariffs Across World, Reshaping Global Commerce  —  Supply Lines is a daily newsletter that tracks global trade.  Sign up here.  —  President Donald Trump unveiled a slew of new tariffs that boosted the average US rate on goods from across the world, forging ahead …

‘Clinton Plan’ Emails Were Likely Made by Russian Spies, Declassified Report Shows  —  An annex to a report by the special counsel John H. Durham was the latest in a series of disclosures about the Russia inquiry, as the Trump team seeks to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia  —  U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.  —  “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines …

Palantir Is Extending Its Reach Even Further Into Government  —  Palantir has become one of the few winners in the Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts, offering other contractors a lifeline while consolidating its own reach and power.  —  President Donald Trump's administration …

Trump's Bad-to-Worse Options on Epstein … The Trump administration has been flailing as it struggles to contain the fallout from its handling of the so-called Epstein files.  Is there a way out?  —  Even on an overseas trip, President Donald Trump couldn't escape persistent queries …

Trump Administration Cuts Funds to U.C.L.A., Chancellor Says  —  The university is the latest to be targeted by the federal government over accusations that it has not done enough to fight antisemitism on campus.  —  The federal government is cutting research funds for the University of California …

Smithsonian removes Trump from impeachment exhibit in American History Museum  —  The Smithsonian said it restored the display to an earlier version, which notes that “only three presidents have seriously faced removal.”  —  The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History …

I spent decades at Columbia.  I'm withdrawing my fall course due to its deal with Trump  —  The university's draconian policies and new definition of antisemitism make much teaching impossible  —  I am writing you an open letter since you have seen fit to communicate the recent decisions …

Judges Are Begging The Public To Take Trump's Attacks On Them Seriously  —  Federal judges wonder if they can't keep themselves or their families safe, how are they expected to uphold the rule of law?  —  Sitting federal judges targeted for impeachment or misconduct complaints …

Inside the Crisis at the Anti-Defamation League  —  The group used to fight for justice for all.  Its war against anti-Zionism has changed everything.  —  On June 4, an executive at the Anti-Defamation League, which was founded with a mission to defend the Jewish people and …

Scoop: Dems threaten investigation if Harvard cuts deal with Trump  —  A group of House and Senate Democrats who attended Harvard are threatening their alma mater with a “rigorous” investigation if the school cuts a deal to end hostilities with President Trump, Axios has learned.

Trump administration firings mount as staffers' loyalty is called into question … In an interview with POLITICO, Loomer said she is now fielding tips from administration officials about colleagues they want exiled amid what she called “a serious vetting crisis,” predicting there are “hundreds” more she expects to purge.

‘Can We Extradite Him?’  How U.S. Officials Grappled With the Release of a Triple Murderer  —  The decision to free an American convicted of murder in a prisoner swap with Venezuela threatened to undercut President Trump's claims of keeping the worst of the worst out of the United States.

8/1/25 ☀️ AM: … Welcome to August. … Once backed by just a handful of progressives, Sen. Bernie Sanders' (I-Vt.) months-long effort to block the transfer of certain offensive weapons to Israel now has the support of more than half the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Forged signatures found on Mayor Adams' petitions to run as an independent … We rely on your support to make local news available to all  —  Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2025.  Donate today  —  Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends presidential terms to 6 years  —  The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved constitutional changes in the country's National Assembly on Thursday that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years.